Prepare against Rik Van Rootselaar
NLD · World #6,565 classical · FIDE ID 1088572
When preparing against Rik Van Rootselaar, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 91 games by Rik Van Rootselaar, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rik Van Rootselaar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rik Van Rootselaar before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,233 | 2,273 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,274 | 2,274 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 35 | 20 | 36 | 38.5% |
| As White | 46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 8 | 23 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rik Van Rootselaar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rik Van Rootselaar's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 56.5% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 12 | 26.1% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 17.4% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Rootselaar usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Rootselaar usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Rootselaar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Rootselaar usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Rootselaar usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Rootselaar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 86.7% | 40.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Rik Van Rootselaar's chess games
All 91 games by Rik Van Rootselaar in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 35 wins, 20 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Valentin Buckels | 2,478 | Dutch Open | E11 |
| Jun 2024 | Mees Van Osch | 2,377 | Hilversum Open | B62 |
| Jul 2024 | Luuk Baselmans | 2,345 | Dutch Open | B30 |
| Jun 2024 | Leandro Slagboom | 2,325 | Hilversum Open | E16 |
| Aug 2023 | Joey Grochal | 2,313 | Brasschaat Open | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch League 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,170 |
| Dutch Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,403 |
| 60th Groningen Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,130 |
| Hoogeveen Open 26th | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,113 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,196 |
| 59th Groningen Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| ch-NED U18 | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,718 |
| Hilversum Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,311 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rik Van Rootselaar's chess games?
91 games by Rik Van Rootselaar, from May 2022 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Rik Van Rootselaar has played.
What does Rik Van Rootselaar play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Rik Van Rootselaar opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rik Van Rootselaar answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Rik Van Rootselaar play as White?
As White, Rik Van Rootselaar's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rik Van Rootselaar play as Black?
As Black, Rik Van Rootselaar most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Rik Van Rootselaar's FIDE rating?
Rik Van Rootselaar is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess and 2,274 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Rik Van Rootselaar played?
Our database contains 91 games by Rik Van Rootselaar, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 20 draws, 36 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rik Van Rootselaar?
91 games by Rik Van Rootselaar reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.